plumiNeuron structure and function: AQA GCSE Psychology questions
Every AQA GCSE Psychology exam question on 3.2.3.2 Neuron structure and function, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 12 questions on Neuron structure and function, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 2, Q12.1 (4 marks): The following diagram of a sensory neuron is not complete. Complete the diagram by drawing the missing part(s) within the circle. Identify the parts labelled A
- June 2025, Paper 2, Q12.2 (1 mark): Briefly explain the function of a sensory neuron. [1 mark]
- June 2025, Paper 2, Q14 (6 marks): Hebb’s theory of learning and neuronal growth suggests that repeating the same task allows us to develop stronger cell assemblies. You have been asked to conduc
- June 2025, Paper 2, Q19 (9 marks): Describe the role of neurotransmitters in synaptic transmission. Discuss whether or not neurotransmitters can be considered to be involved in causing depression
- June 2024, Paper 2, Q13 (4 marks): Outline Hebb’s theory of learning and neuronal growth. [4 marks]
- June 2023, Paper 2, Q16 (9 marks): The psychologist Carol Dweck developed a theory about the way in which our mindset affects learning. Donald Hebb was a neuropsychologist who developed the theor
- June 2022, Paper 2, Q12 (4 marks): Read the following information. Sophia and Nickolas were at an amusement park with their mum. They enjoyed the taste of candy floss and the smell of freshly pop
- November 2021, Paper 2, Q12.1 (1 mark): Complete the following sentence. Shade one box only. Sensory neurons carry information... [1 mark] A both to and from the central nervous system. B both to and
- November 2021, Paper 2, Q12.2 (1 mark): Complete the following sentence. Shade one box only. Relay neurons carry information… [1 mark] A both to and from the central nervous system. B both to and from
- November 2021, Paper 2, Q15 (4 marks): Explain how excitation and inhibition are involved in synaptic transmission. [4 marks]
- November 2020, Paper 2, Q12 (3 marks): Neurons are nerve cells that carry messages. Explain the specific function of a sensory neuron. Give one example of a situation that would cause the sensory neu
- November 2020, Paper 2, Q13 (3 marks): Read the following information. Vijay passed his driving test 6 months ago. When he first started having lessons, he had to concentrate really hard to steer the
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